School Bus Specifications - Texas Department of Public Safety

36. Flat floor (Desirable and used often in conjunction with the use ofwheelchairs.)Where available, buses shall be equipped with an unobstructed flat floordesign (i.e., no wheel wells and no step-up from the entrance area to thepassenger area). Chassis manufacturer shall make provisions for “flat flooreffects” and shall include as a minimum, low profile tires and modified rearsuspension, etc., to permit elimination of body wheel wells without tiresmaking contact with the underside of floor during wheel jounce conditions.(On Type D, transit style buses the Flat Floor begins after front wheel wells.Not available if engine is in the rear of the bus.)Headroom requirements shall remain the same as a standard vehicle andshall accommodate either a low headroom vehicle or an optional highheadroomvehicle.37. Flooring with recessed trackFlooring with four (4) recessed tracks parallel to the aisle of the bus. Statenumber of wheelchair positions and/or track-mounted passenger seatingrequired.a. ______________ Wheelchairb. ______________ Track seatingThe school district must maintain the seat spacing according to FMVSS 222.38. Floor coveringSpecify color: _________________One (1) piece floor covering ________Contact vendors for available colors.Bonded Floor covering ________39. Floor covering – white line (no standing)White line as part of floor covering material, which extends across aisle atentrance to passenger seating.40. Floor insulation plywoodThe physical thickness shall be no less than five eighths (5/8) inch.(one half (1/2) inch for Type A)a. _______ BC Grade exterior typeb. _______ Pressure Treatedc. _______ Marine GradeNote: Marine Grade plywood should extend life of floor where moisture isa problem.Section F-8